Igbo lokan: Obi’s real reason for party hopping, by Olu Fasan
Perception matters in politics. Sadly, Peter Obi has acquired the untoward reputation as a perfidious and nomadic politician. He’s viewed as a politician who hates the rough and tumble of party politics and runs away at the first whiff of a crisis. He’s seen as a politician who prefers to nurture and put his faith in […]
Avoiding the coming deaths in 2027 elections
By Michael Owhoko Inevitable deaths are in the offing in 2027. Those familiar with Nigeria’s electoral mythology, history and patterns, know that 2027 general elections will be a harbinger of death, powered by electoral violence. It will take a miracle to escape what will playout. People will die. Nigerians will perish. Hospitals will be overwhelmed. Nigerians […]
Transportation: Informal Lagos buses generate N123 bn yearly — LASU Don
By Niyi Okiri It has been estimated that the informal buses, through their unions’ unorthodox money collection system observed at every bus stop, generate at least N123 billion in Lagos State alone each year. This was the position of Prof. Charles Ojima Asenime, while asking governments at all levels to prioritise the projects contained in […]
Aspirant protests exclusion from APC Ikeja primary list
An aspirant, Mr Olalekan Ayinla, has protested his exclusion from the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary list for Ikeja Federal Constituency. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday, he described the development as unjust and undemocratic, calling for urgent party intervention ahead of Friday’s primary. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incumbent […]
Mutual Benefits pays N13.6bn claims in Q1’26
By Rosemary Iwunze Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has paid claims of N13.6 billion to policyholders across its General Insurance and Life Business portfolios in the first quarter of 2026. The company noted that the impressive payout underscores the company’s enduring commitment to prompt claims settlement, financial strength and the fulfillment of its core promise to […]
Access ARM Pensions grows revenue to N42.4bn, declares N2 dividend
…Profit rises 48% to N16.1bn Access ARM Pensions has posted a sharp rise in revenue in its first full financial year following the merger between Access Pensions and ARM Pensions, underscoring the scale benefits and operational efficiencies already being unlocked from the combination. The pension fund administrator grew gross revenue by 50.4 percent to N42.4 […]
Poor flight connectivity hindering Africa’s hospitality growth, Eko Hotels warns
By Matthew Johnson The Managing Director of Eko Hotels and Suites, Ghassan Faddoul, has called for stronger collaboration and better connectivity across Africa to unlock the continent’s hospitality and tourism potential. Faddoul spoke on Thursday during a press briefing ahead of the Africa Legacy Summit scheduled to hold on May 15 and 16 in Lagos, […]
JAMB holds first national engagement on underage university students
By Gift ChapiOdekina Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have commended the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for convening the first-ever national stakeholder engagement focused on underage students admitted into tertiary institutions. The engagement, organised on Tuesday in Abuja by the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), brought […]
REA, FCMB, others launch $188m to finance 191mw solar capacity
The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform to mobilise large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria, has officially launched. The facility, led by Barton Heyman Limited in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), UK PACT, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), and ARMHIIL, aims to raise $188 […]
Tinubu, Mustapha must be on Ballot for APC to win Kwara in 2027 — Edun
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The National Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC), Lt. Col. Abubakar Edun (Rtd), has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands a better chance of retaining Kwara State in the 2027 general elections if the duo of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Saliu Mustapha are on the […]
‘An Escape to Paris’: Millions for grabs as entries for The Mega Story Hunt opens
By Prisca Sam-Duru Entries are now open for the Mega Story Hunt, a vibrant new storytelling competition inspired by the acclaimed book “An Escape to Paris”. This exciting initiative encourages interested individuals to get ready to pack memories and unleash their storyteller spirit. Travelers, adventurers, and everyday storytellers from around the world who have travelled […]
